ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ali Lambert Voron

Ali Lambert Voron knows what it's like to face adversity. At 16 she was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that caused her to lose all of her hair. Ten years later she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and endured a brutal seven-year battle with the disease, ultimately opting to have her colon removed. Throughout the duration of her illnesses, Ali chose to keep a positive attitude and believed that these experiences would make her stronger.

After losing her hair, Ali co-authored a story called "No Hair Day" which was published in the popular self-help book Chicken Soup For the Woman's Soul, and was later republished in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. The response to her story was overwhelming and she soon realized that she could help others overcome challenges of their own.

Ali's ordeal with ulcerative colitis only solidified her belief that she was destined to help others struggling with chronic illnesses. Her fight to get healthy required patience, perseverance and the love and support of her family. When the nightmare was finally over, Ali knew she had another story to share.

Ali has spent the last several years speaking to diverse audiences about overcoming obstacles including The National Alopecia Areata Foundation, The Susan G. Komen Foundation, Bloomberg Inc., Swiss Semester Study Abroad Program and elementary and middle schools across the Mid-Atlantic region.

When she is not blogging for Everyday Health, Ali is a voiceover actress, writer and motivational speaker. In 2012, she started the charity Bald Dolls for Bald Kids, which brings bald dolls to children who have lost their hair from alopecia or chemotherapy. Ali lives in Westchester County, N.Y., with her husband Mike, their baby girl Joey Love, and their dog Max.